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International Studies
Division: Social Science
Department: International Studies
International Studies - The pursuit of knowledge through reading, observation, and research, extending across national boundaries.
Do you have an interest in other cultures? Can you see yourself traveling around the globe?
Why International
Studies?
Fact 1: By observing and experiencing other nations,
systems, and cultures, you can gain fresh insights into yourself.
Fact 2: A degree in International Studies will provide
you with the basic skills in economic and political analysis, relating
and analyzing across cultural and national lines, organizing thoughts
and engaging in debate, and logical problem analysis.
Fact 3: With a degree in International Studies, you can
pursue a career in government, consulting, media, business, or nonprofit
groups.
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Why International
Studies at SJC?
Variety: SJC has a history of creating programs
to meet the needs of its students. Our membership in the National
Association of Foreign Student Advisers (NAFSA): Association of International
Educators and willingness to enter associate agreements with other
colleges and universities allow us to tailor an experience abroad or
internship to fit you.
- Participating schools: Beaver College, University of Evansville's Harlaxton College, Central College, and others
- Participating locations: Australia, Northern Ireland, England, Italy, Austria, Costa Rica, Greece, Spain, and Mexico
Hands-on Experience: The faculty at SJC encourage all of their students to participate in internships or programs abroad. The Washington Center in Washington, D.C. is an excellent program for policy-oriented students who want to get hands-on experience in our nation's Capital. The Director of International Studies at SJC has in the past, through grants provided by the Irvine and Rotary Foundations, taken students to places such as Guadalajara, Mexico and Managua, Nicaragua to serve as research assistants.
Faculty and Class Size: The faculty at SJC has vast experience and expertise because of their research and personal experiences, which include travels to India, Nicaragua, Chile, Peru, Costa Rica, Africa, England, Jordan, Syria, and Vietnam. Class sizes range between 10 and 25 students due to the various types of required courses. (Faculty Profiles)
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